The legal system was not designed with the average person in mind. Sometimes a person’s financial livelihood can hinge on their ability to know and exercise their legal rights. For older adults, the system can be even more frustrating and difficult to navigate. Watch Anita’s
In May, staffers from ELAP traveled to San Francisco to attend the 2025 national Equal Justice Conference. This annual national gathering brings together more than 1,000 legal services and pro bono advocates to explore innovative ways to expand access to civil legal aid. Hosted by
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us last month for Breakfast for Justice. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised more than $191,000 to fund civil legal aid in King County—an incredible show of community support. A heartfelt thank-you to our speakers: Washington State Supreme
Washington state’s 2025 legislative session wrapped up recently, and the governor has signed a slew of new bills into law. We were tracking several state bills this session that would impact our clients. Here’s a recap of what we were watching: Signed into law: Other win:
Two new staffers have joined the ELAP team! If you haven’t met them yet, we’d like to introduce… Divya Patel (she/her) is our new Accounting/Office Administrator. In this role, she is responsible for bookkeeping, financial management, and office operations. Divya has more than 10 years
YOU, our donors and supporters, make ELAP’s critical work possible. That’s why we’re excited to share some highlights and stories from the past year with you. Our Community Impact Report is a peek into the work our staff and volunteers do every day to improve
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. But at ELAP, we are incredibly grateful for our volunteers year-round. Last year, we had 91 volunteer attorneys who collectively gave 1,343 hours of their time. Together, they served 621 community members with free legal help. ELAP’s impact is only
Demand for legal aid is far outpacing our ability to provide it. This spring we hope to add 25 new (or past!) pro bono attorneys to help us fill clinic spots with high need. Shifts are typically 1-3 hours once per month. Most clinics are
How about this for some upbeat, feel-good news… ELAP is featured in this month’s 425 Magazine and sister publication 425 Business! Check out the story that features interviews with ELAP Executive Director Jerry Kröon and Program Director Danielle Caldwell about why our work is so
